Categories in Hualqui
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hualqui
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Buses and trains | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Campgrounds | 7 |
| Car repair | 7 |
| Shopping other | 5 |
Hualqui Facts
| Area | 23.8 km² |
| Population | 18,802 |
| Male Population | 9,275 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 9,527 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +126.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.4% |
| Median Age | 30.2 years (Male: 29.3, Female: 31.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,975 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 41 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -36.97266, -72.93559 |
| Postal Codes | 4180000 |
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Hualqui Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,288 | 13,197 | 16,439 | 19,790 | 18,802 | 18,912 | 18,587 |
| Population Density | 349 / km² | 555.7 / km² | 692.2 / km² | 833.3 / km² | 791.7 / km² | 796.3 / km² | 782.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHualqui Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hualqui | +126.9% | +42.5% | +14.4% |
| Bío Bío Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hualqui Median Age
Median Age: 30.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hualqui | 30.2 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.3 yrs |
| Bío Bío Region | 32.4 yrs | 33 yrs | 31.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Hualqui Population Density
Population Density: 792 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hualqui | 18,802 | 23.8 km² | 792 / km² |
| Bío Bío Region | 17 | 6.2 km² | 2.7 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hualqui Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hualqui
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Hualqui Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,012 | $11,356 | $13,681 | $14,924 | $16,013 | $20,483 | $19,323 | $21,975 |
| Total GDP | $82.5M | $129.6M | $172.3M | $210.5M | $251M | $349M | $355.6M | $405.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Hualqui CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hualqui | 98,441 tn | 5.24 tn | 4,144.9 tons/km² |
| Bío Bío Region | 74 tn | 4.33 tn | 11.8 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Hualqui CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 98,441 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,144.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7/19 | 6:42 PM | 4.3 | 22.4 km | 36,780 m | 16km NNW of La Laja, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/18 | 10:18 AM | 4.2 | 16.2 km | 41,610 m | 16km ENE of Chiguayante, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/18 | 9:25 AM | 4 | 5.9 km | 35,000 m | 14km ESE of Chiguayante, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/15 | 3:45 AM | 4.8 | 11 km | 35,400 m | 4km NNE of Chiguayante, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/14 | 8:37 PM | 4.1 | 15.6 km | 36,300 m | 21km NW of Yumbel, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/14 | 9:42 PM | 4.3 | 32.2 km | 40,500 m | 8km WNW of La Laja, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/13 | 11:55 PM | 4.2 | 21.7 km | 29,100 m | 10km WSW of Concepcion, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/13 | 6:17 PM | 4.5 | 36.2 km | 10,000 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/12 | 2:46 AM | 4.5 | 30.4 km | 22,500 m | offshore Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 8:41 AM | 4 | 15.1 km | 40,400 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Hualqui
Hualqui (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwalki]) is a Chilean city and commune in the Concepción Province, Biobio Region. It is also part of the Greater Concepcion conurbation, although it maintains a rural profile. It had a population of 22,892 inhabitants..
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